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‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call

The Guardian World Thursday 27 August 2026, 07:50 UTC By Anne Davies 1 min read
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Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean NassifGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the way of his projects which were being inspected for defects, the corruption watchdog has heard. Giving evidence to the Independent Commission against Corruption on Thursday, David...

Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean Nassif

A fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the way of his projects which were being inspected for defects, the corruption watchdog has heard.

Giving evidence to the Independent Commission against Corruption on Thursday, David Chandler described an interaction he had with Toplace developments’ Jean Nassif.

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